Iraqi Christian tortured and killed
A 29-year-old Christian man was recently tortured and killed by members of al
Qaida in Kirkuk, Iraq. On May 13, Ashur Issa Yaqub was kidnapped. His captors
reportedly demanded $100,000 for his release. Three days later, his body was
recovered, bearing marks of brutal torture. According to a local pastor, his
kidnappers had reportedly pressured Ashur's employer to fire him because he was
a Christian. "Because the contractor was rich and they couldn't do anything to
him, they kidnapped Ashur, and unfortunately they killed him," the pastor said.
Ashur leaves to mourn a wife and three children.
Pray Ashur's widow and children will know the peace, presence and comfort of
Jesus. Pray Christians in Kirkuk will look to Christ for strength and continue
to walk His path of faithful perseverance. Pray those responsible for the murder
will know the Spirit's conviction of sin and the Father's offer of forgiveness,
and turn to new life in the Son.
Qaida in Kirkuk, Iraq. On May 13, Ashur Issa Yaqub was kidnapped. His captors
reportedly demanded $100,000 for his release. Three days later, his body was
recovered, bearing marks of brutal torture. According to a local pastor, his
kidnappers had reportedly pressured Ashur's employer to fire him because he was
a Christian. "Because the contractor was rich and they couldn't do anything to
him, they kidnapped Ashur, and unfortunately they killed him," the pastor said.
Ashur leaves to mourn a wife and three children.
Pray Ashur's widow and children will know the peace, presence and comfort of
Jesus. Pray Christians in Kirkuk will look to Christ for strength and continue
to walk His path of faithful perseverance. Pray those responsible for the murder
will know the Spirit's conviction of sin and the Father's offer of forgiveness,
and turn to new life in the Son.
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